Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on October 25, 2025

Average rent in
Ruston, LA

Last updated on October 25, 2025

Last updated on October 25, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Ruston, LA is $825. This is -58%, or $1,120, lower than the national average.

$0.85

average price per square foot

Median rent

$825

increased by3%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

41

for rent on Zumper.com

As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Ruston, LA is $825. This is -58%, or $1,120, lower than the national average.

$0.85

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

37%
53%
7%
3%
$0-$750$0 - $750
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000

Households

67%
33%
Renter-occupied
Owner-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Ruston, LA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Ruston, LA have remained the same in the last month and have increased by 3% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Ruston, LA

The monthly rent for an apartment in Ruston, LA is $775. A 1-bedroom apartment in Ruston, LA costs about $590 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $725. Houses for rent in Ruston, LA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,000.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$582

1%

4%

2 bedroom

$761

4%

4%

3 bedroom

$1,050

1%

3%

4 bedroom

$1,550

No Change

5%

Studio

$450

5%

34%

Studio

Average rent

$450

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

34%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$582

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$761

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,050

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,550

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

5%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Ruston, LA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

Compare rent prices in Ruston, LA to other cities

Median rent prices in Ruston, LA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Alexandria, LA.

Ruston

Median rent price$825
decreased by58%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$880
decreased by55%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Ruston, LA is 6% lower than the median rent in Alexandria, LA.

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Cinnamon Court - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.6

Very good

Cinnamon Court

145 Nutmeg Dr, Ruston, LA 71270

2 beds

1 bath

$466–$700

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2d ago

8

Very good

Campus Commons Apartments

620 Henderson St, Ruston, LA 71270

2 beds

1 bath

$500

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Ruston Homes - Photo 1 of 1

4h ago

8.4

Very good

Ruston Homes

606 S Bonner St, Ruston, LA 71270

Studio–4 beds

0–4 baths

$550–$1,600

Price drop

Apartment for rent

3020 Paul Ave - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.3

Very good

3020 Paul Ave

3020 Paul Ave, Ruston, LA 71270

2 beds

1 bath

$649

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1308 W Kentucky Ave - Photo 1 of 1

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1701 Goodwin Rd #150 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Ruston

1701 Goodwin Rd #150, Ruston, LA 71270

2 beds

1 bath

$700

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 1

1701 Goodwin Rd #148 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Ruston

1701 Goodwin Rd #148, Ruston, LA 71270

2 beds

1 bath

$700

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 20

1701 Goodwin Rd #138 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Ruston

1701 Goodwin Rd #138, Ruston, LA 71270

2 beds

1 bath

$700

Apartment for rent

Available Oct 1